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Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Revised by American Cancer Society: By Joe Elia Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH,

Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Revised by American Cancer Society: By Joe Elia Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM For women at average risk for breast cancer, annual mammography screening should be performed between the ages of 45 and 54 — and …...
Source: jwatch.org

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Total Knee Replacement — NEJM: Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine

A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Total Knee Replacement — NEJM: Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine — A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Total Knee Replacement
Source: nejm.org

Dabigatran-Reversal Agent Price Set: By Joe Elia Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD

Dabigatran-Reversal Agent Price Set: By Joe Elia Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD Idarucizumab (Praxbind), an agent … NEJM Journal Watch.
Source: jwatch.org

Journal Resuscitation publishes updated European Resuscitation Council guidelines: Elsevier, a world-leading provider of

Journal Resuscitation publishes updated European Resuscitation Council guidelines: Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced the publication of the 2015 European Resuscitation Council guidelines, in the latest issue of journal...
Source: eurekalert.org

How Dietary Supplement Complications Present in the Emergency Department: By Joe Elia Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and

How Dietary Supplement Complications Present in the Emergency Department: By Joe Elia Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM Dietary supplements — herbals, vitamins, and minerals — account for some 23,000 emergency visits annually in the U.S., according to an analysis...
Source: jwatch.org

USPSTF Guidelines Recommend Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: By Kelly Young Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH,

USPSTF Guidelines Recommend Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: By Kelly Young Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends ambulatory blood pressure monitoring as the reference standard for confirming a diagnosis … NEJM...
Source: jwatch.org

The effect of malaria control on Plasmodium falciparum in Africa between 2000 and 2015 S. Bhatt. D. J. Weiss. E. Cameron.

The effect of malaria control on Plasmodium falciparum in Africa between 2000 and 2015 S. Bhatt. D. J. Weiss. E. Cameron. D. Bisanzio. B. Mappin. U. Dalrymple. K. E. Battle. C. L. Moyes. A. Henry. P. A. Eckhoff. E. A. Wenger. O. Briët. M. A. Penny. T. A. Smith. A. Bennett. J. Yukich. T. P. Eisele. J....
Source: nature.com

Researchers Warn of Rare Injuries Observed with Epi-Pen Administration in Kids: By Kelly Young Edited by André Sofair,

Researchers Warn of Rare Injuries Observed with Epi-Pen Administration in Kids: By Kelly Young Edited by André Sofair, MD, MPH, and William E. Chavey, MD, MS Epinephrine autoinjectors have caused lacerations and embedded-needle injuries in children, although the adverse events are likely rare, according...
Source: jwatch.org

Increase in Self-Harm Emergencies Noted After Bariatric Surgery: By Joe Elia Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Richard

Increase in Self-Harm Emergencies Noted After Bariatric Surgery: By Joe Elia Edited by Susan Sadoughi, MD, and Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM Patients undergoing bariatric surgery show a small but definite increase in self-harm emergencies after the procedure, researchers report in JAMA Surgery...
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Laparoscopic Lavage for Perforated Diverticulitis? Probably Not.: By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild,

Laparoscopic Lavage for Perforated Diverticulitis? Probably Not.: By Amy Orciari Herman Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Lorenzo Di Francesco, MD, FACP, FHM Laparoscopic lavage is no better than colon resection for treating perforated diverticulitis — and might even lead to worse outcomes...
Source: jwatch.org

Otto-Warburg Medal 2016 awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier - BBA Clinical - Elsevier

Otto-Warburg Medal 2016 awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier - BBA Clinical - Elsevier
Source: elsevier.com

Ready or Not, Here Comes ICD-10: By the Editors Healthcare providers are required to use International Classification

Ready or Not, Here Comes ICD-10: By the Editors Healthcare providers are required to use International Classification of Diseases, Revision 10 (ICD-10) diagnostic codes on Thursday. So now, when … NEJM Journal Watch.
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Open peer review could result in better quality of peer review: Whether or not a research article has been peer reviewed

Open peer review could result in better quality of peer review: Whether or not a research article has been peer reviewed openly can seemingly make a difference to the quality of the peer review, according to research carried out by BioMed Central's Research Integrity Group and Frank Dudbridge from the...
Source: medicalxpress.com

Computer-Aided Detection for Mammography Seems to Offer Few Benefits NEJM Journal Watch.

Computer-Aided Detection for Mammography Seems to Offer Few Benefits NEJM Journal Watch.
Source: jwatch.org

FDA Approves Two New Treatments for Diabetes NEJM Journal Watch.

FDA Approves Two New Treatments for Diabetes NEJM Journal Watch.
Source: jwatch.org

Gliptins and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Comparative and Critical Analysis after TECOS: The issue related to macrovascular

Gliptins and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Comparative and Critical Analysis after TECOS: The issue related to macrovascular outcomes and intensive glycemic control was hotly debated after the publication of landmark trials like ACCORD, ADVANCE, and VADT. The only benefits seem to come from intervening...
Source: hindawi.com